His point of view –
The mandap had been set and the hall had been beautifully decorated..
I had personally looked at the all the arrangements ..making sure to make the smallest of the things perfect ..
“aaiye yajman baithiye..” Pandit ji called out to me and i hurried on to the mandap..not wanting to waste a single moment..
He started with the puja while my attention kept shifting from him to staircase from where Pie was supposed to come down.
“Ladki ko bulaye..” Pandit ji instruscted and bhabhi rushed upstairs with the kids trailing behind..
As the minutes passed my patience began thining down..
I wanted to see her so bad ..
She din’t let me see her wedding attire before hand …she wanted it to be a surprise for me..
Abh usko kaise bataun kay usse toh main jeans main bhi shadi kar lu..
Minutes later Pie appeared on the top of the staircase looking beautiful as ever in her Rani pink Saree with Green blouse..
Her head was covered with a Green Pallu and her anklets jingled while walking.
“Mashallah..”
Her point of view –
The time was finally here ..I was getting married ..what had started as a plan to fool the parents..was going to end in a beautiful marriage..
I was finally getting married.
Like all fairytales my prince was waiting for me in the mandap..
Dex walked up to the bottom of the stairs and offered me his hand..
His point of view –
She gave her hand in mine and i promised myself that i will never let go of it ever..
I guided her carefully to the Mandap and sat down myself after making sure she was comfortable enough..
Panditji started with the rituals and Puja and soon it was time for Kanyadaan..
“Papa can i..? She is just like my yonger sister.” John enquired
“Haan ji beta..” Papa said giving permission.
Bhabhi gave her hand in mine while John did all the formalities..
Aaj ibaadat
…Aaj ibaadat ru-ba-ru ho gayi
Ru-ba-ru ho gayiJo maangi thi..
jo maangi thi Uss duaa se guftgu ho gayi
Aa..Mere Maula, Mere Maula
Mere Maula, Mere Maula
Tera shukriya
Images of her accident flashed before me..
Her lying in a pool of blood..bleeding ..
The doctors giving up on her..
Her getting better and finally being here as my bride.
..Mere Maula, Mere Maula
Mere Maula, Mere Maula
Tera shukriya .
I was so overwhelmed in emotions that tears started to leak out of my eyes..
I clutched on to her hand tightly and she looked up at me..
Her point of view –
During the Kanyadaan images of our sepration flashed through me..
His throwing me out..
Then coming to see me at Ted’s place..
Me seeing him from the window.
He then launching a company in my name as a sign of regret..
The house having pictures of me.
And i started crying unintentionally..too overwhelmed..
His expressions mirrored mine .
.Mere Maula, Mere Maula
Mere Maula, Mere Maula
Tera shukriya
Suddenly Dex tightened his grip on my hand and i looked at him..
Tears were freely flowing from our eyes now..
“Abh aap pheron kay liye khade ho jaiye..” pandit ji instructed ..
We both held on to each other and got up slowly.
I was made to stand ahead of him for four pheras while he stood ahead in three.
We promised each other that while he will fend for money i will raise and care for our children..
We also promised each other to remain true to each other even in the times when we will be frustrated and angry..
..and we shall never leave each other.
His point of view –
While applying sindoor and putting on the mangalsutra i promised her that now as your husband it shall be my duty to cherish you and take care of you and our family.
“Vivah sampan hua.” Declared Panditji.
We were asked to take everybody’s blessing including John and Bhabhi’s.
Everybody blessed for a happy married life..
It was an end of our courtship but begining of a new relation of husband and wife..
It is a big a responsibility but i know with Pie by my side.i can accomplish anything..
Love
Stoneheart